Top 5 Social Networking Apps in UAE for Q3 2023

During the third quarter of 2023, the social networking landscape in the United Arab Emirates saw significant activity across top apps on a unified platform. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 social networking applications: Threads, WhatsApp Messenger, Botim - Video and Voice Calls, Telegram Messenger, and Facebook.

Threads

Threads from Instagram, Inc. showed fluctuating weekly downloads, starting strong with approximately 228K in early July and then experiencing a significant drop to around 15K by late September. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, starting at 199K and stabilizing around 151K by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent performance in terms of downloads, averaging between 53K and 79K per week. The app's active user base remained robust, hovering around 6.2M throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately 6.3M in late August.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls

Botim - Video and Voice Calls from Algento Cloud Computing Limited, showcased steady weekly downloads, with a notable spike to around 69K in mid-September. Weekly revenue for Botim saw a peak of approximately $7K in mid-August, concluding the quarter at around $6.8K. Active users for Botim remained strong, averaging around 2.1M, despite a dip to approximately 1.7M in mid-September.

Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger from Telegram FZ-LLC experienced steady growth in downloads, peaking at around 52K in late September. Weekly revenue saw consistent performance, reaching up to approximately $9.6K in late September. Active users for Telegram grew steadily, starting at 2.4M and reaching approximately 2.9M by the end of the quarter.

Facebook

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. showed impressive stability in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads ranged from 55K to 65K, with a peak of approximately 65K in late September. Weekly revenue peaked at around $32K in early August. Active users consistently hovered around 6.8M, peaking at approximately 6.9M at the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the top social networking apps in the UAE for Q3 2023. For more detailed data and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.